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Horoscopes

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Cancer (22 June – 22 July)
What a riot this week has been! You’ve got the travel bug bad, but pack up those shoes before you wander too far from your loved ones. Mercury makes your time fly, don’t waste it away from home.
Leo (23 July – 23 August)
A fine life you’re living, Lucky Leo! Everything seems to be coming up roses, and you aren’t complaining. With Venus on your horizon there’s love in the air – make the most of this month.
Virgo (24 August – 23 September)
There’s bad news on the way this week, Virgo, but it could work to your advantage. The Sun is giving you the cold shoulder but the upcoming challenges will spread light on a personal situation. Focus on your family and try to resolve those issues you’ve been avoiding, everything will be okay.
Libra (24 September – 23 October)
Have you forgotten something, Libra? Perhaps it’s the feel of grass on your feet. Take time out from the Network, things look better from further away. Reconnect with your family on the 26th, you’re missing out on important information.
Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)
Take a deep breath, and drop your guard. It may be difficult, but your friends know you well enough to forgive any of your faults. You may care too much, but it’s better than not caring at all.
Sagittarius (23 November – 22 December)
Change is in the air, and it looks like you’re in for a few surprises. Don’t be afraid of taking a chance, Sagittarius, sometimes you can’t foresee all the possibilities. Don’t forget your coat, the weather can change in an instant.
Capricorn (23 December – 20 January)
Poor Capricorn, lately you haven’t been getting anything right. Use the approaching Sun view your problems from a different angle – there is a way through! Step-by-step and with the help of your loved one, the end of this rough period will soon be in sight.
Aquarius (21 January – 19 February)
Looks like you’ve been caught out, cheeky Aquarius! You pushed your luck for too long and now you have to live with the consequences. Thankfully you have a circle of good friends and workmates who are willing to forgive and forget, but next time you might not be so lucky.
Pisces (20 February – 20 March)
Mars’s powerful energy gives you a boost this month, dear Pisces. Focus this extra force on your career and your efforts will be rewarded. It may be a hard climb to the top, but the view is definitely worth it. Watch out for past lovers around the 24th, they do not have your best interests at heart.
Aries (21 March – 20 April)
You have the answers to everybody’s problems except your own! Try not to let helping others get in the way of your life, sometimes you have to look out for number one. Take time out this week to understand what you really need.
Taurus (21 April – 21 May)
It’s time to party Taurus! Leave your inhibitions at the door because life is beautiful. With Venus as your ruler and a new moon rising, the world is your oyster. Be aware that not everyone can relax this week, but don’t let it dampen your good mood.
Gemini (22 May – 21 June)
The Sun is leaving your sector this week, with violent Mars in tow. Be careful of your thoughts, they may betray you to a unforgiveable end. Keep your friends close and treat them with the respect they deserve – you’re not so easy to please!

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It's not so great but we needed one!

My Revision of Tenzin's article

The super news team: The Capital Chronicle news team (pictured above as 20th century Marvel heroes) pokes fun at the recent youth obsession with the world’s new breed of super humans. From left: Jono Watkins, Nathan Berrett, Niquita Coats-Harrison, Tenzin Heatherbell, Ashley Betts, Eleanor Beeden, Robbie Wigmore.


The surreal physical feats achieved by enhanced athletes these days is bordering on superhuman. The recent homesite Our Super Heroes has caught the world by storm with its display of extreme physical feats never before seen by humans and animals alike. Francois Perec, a former builder from Paris, participated in one of the highest viewed events on the Network. Carrying a replica giraffe over each shoulder (weighing an approximated 1200kg each), he sped across a 400m obstacle course easily tackling the most strenuous of all obstacles; a 12m ladder from which Perec, still holding the giraffes, was suspended by the ankle.
Some super humans even strive to directly resemble fictional super heroes; Finnish born Jukka ‘The Hulk’ Saarelma has nearly fully transformed himself to mirror the appearance of fictional Super hero The Incredible Hulk. After multiple surgeries, skin pigmentation alterations and various concoctions of muscle incentives he now stands 7ft. 2 in. (218cm) and weighs an imposing 472kg of vivid green steel and muscle. Apart from his brand endorsement deals for Nike and Marvel comics he has been known to cameo in various films where he, not surprisingly, performs all his own stunts.

Fans of Mr. Saarelma have been known to queue for days awaiting him at public appearances, and applications at many bionic clinics have been on the rise since March last year.
Dr. Randall Warren of the Karori Bionic Institute says that the superhero fad has kept him busy.
“We’ve been fully booked out for the past 7 months, and we can’t see it letting up anytime soon. The majority of the applications are for bionic limbs, second to that would be muscle incentive treatment. We’ve been creating some really cool stuff here at the Institute”.

Today’s youth have been the most susceptible to the hype surrounding these new super humans; with videos on social media areas paralleling the popularity of classic YouTube posts after just one month. Many parents have raised their concerns about this craze, stating that the videos are putting too much pressure on their children.
Te Aro mother of three, Elizabeth Meuli, agrees with these claims.
“It’s a monstrosity that individuals undergo such twisted behaviour, but what’s worse is the fact our government allows this as a mainstream media. Our children are young and not yet able to discern for themselves how not alright this behaviour is.”

Though there may be some concern over the dramatic bodily changes that some people are undertaking, the majority of Wellington’s youth is just enjoying the chance to dress up as their favourite comic-book character.
We here at Capital Chronicle thought it timely to be super heroes ourselves. Who knows, perhaps one day we’ll have The Flash here, journalist Nathan Berrett, running the Water by Foot race around Wellington harbour in seconds.

For more outrageous physical feats visit www.oursuperheroes.hs.com or to lay a formal complaint please contact the Nyx Standards Authority slander@nsa.co.nz

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Crown Lynn: A New Cup of Tea

The thought of seeing your dinner set in a gallery is as laughable today as it was a century ago, yet the crockery of the 1950s will sit proudly in Wellington’s City Gallery for the next three months – along with some new additions.

Crown Lynn ceramics were manufactured in New Zealand between 1950 and 1970, and used in homes all across the country. From jaunty tea cups to the iconic swan vases, it was down-to-earth crockery for a down-to-earth nation.

After the closure of their Auckland factory in 1989, and the subsequent shift of ownership to Kuala Lumpur’s GBH Crown Lynn, the value of original Crown Lynn pieces rose steadily as they became less readily available. Last year Michael Hall, great-grandson of Crown Lynn founder Tom Clark (1916 – 2005), secured the return of the company to New Zealand soil and production of a contemporary line of dinnerware began from the new Wellington factory. Situated in the heart of Thorndon, Wellington Crown Lynn jumpstarted the crockery revival throughout New Zealand.

Owner of the Newtown Second-Hand Warehouse, Tracy Lewis, claims her store hasn’t seen a ceramic piece in months. “Every day we’re asked if there is anything in. Any plates or mugs or vases. It’s always the same reply – we’re completely cleaned out.”

Mrs. Lewis is a ceramics collector herself, though her collection is not limited to dinnerware.

“I love the little animals. Pigs and cows – my favourite! It’s so comforting to have and hold a piece of the past, but a little strange to think they were once brand new and hi-tech.”

Crown Lynn hunters will be hard pressed to find any original creations in their local warehouses, with collected pieces being valued at a minimum of $2000.

The largest collection of these original pieces will be shown at City Gallery in its latest exhibition The Crown Lynn Legacy (29 June – 24 September 2040).

Their previous showcase of Crown Lynn in 2011 pulled together characteristic pieces from the twentieth century, but curator Jack Lynch says this time around there are some fresh additions.

“We've included the latest dinnerware set from Wellington Crown Lynn; their first this year. It’s a bit of a change from the vintage collection and replicas, definitely a new chapter in the legacy.”

Though the new crockery may seem like a step away from the traditional, it has the potential to become a kiwi classic. Made from extra-thin translucent ceramic, the ‘Conch’ set utilises the latest customisation technology. Each piece begins as a flat sheet, which is then folded and stretched into whichever vessel is required. From one square of moldable ceramic any shape or size cup, plate, bowl or vase can be created, giving homemakers complete control over their dinner set.

Aroha Scott, Wellington Crown Lynn’s Chief Designer, explains that the collection is more than just crockery. “ Conch is a call back to the good old days of DIY New Zealand. We had a reputation for doing things our way, with the simplest of materials. This collection allows everybody to experience the feeling of creating something themselves; of getting back to a time when we could see, taste, touch, and smell our cuppa, and with Wellington becoming a more sensory capital it just makes sense.”

The Crown Lynn Legacy opens at City Gallery Wellington on the 29^th of June.

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I am unsure about these photos. The rice paper would not hold any water and we couldn't get the over head lights. Comments?

The idea is old crown lynn new crown lynn gallery ish.

Skinny Skin Skin

Get the Blues: University student Kate Marsh is embracing the Nyx Network's colourful side effects

Colour Me Nyx

Residents throughout the Capital have been waking up to a dermatological disaster. Medical experts have linked an outbreak of skin discolouration in the central city to the recent addition of technologically enhanced Nyx proteins to the region’s water supplies.

The Nyx Network is a new venture by Wellington Water Co-operative that hopes to create a more fluid and personal connection to the digital world, increasing the sensory-digital experience for residents. This ‘contamination’ of waterways provoked a national debate in its initial trials, but the scheme was given the go ahead by Wellington City Council last month due to a compelling argument for the network’s roll in post-disaster situations – the benefits of which have been proven in the recent Eastbourne Earthquake. The fluidity of the protein-imbued water prevents any disruption of digital service, whereas traditional cables and transmitters can experience great amounts of interference.

Though the added proteins have been certified innocuous and pose no health threat to the public, the unforeseen cosmetic reactions have caused a stir in the Capital.

Skin discolourations ranging from a bright yellow flush to a dark red rash have appeared over the past week, and Wellington Hospital has been flooded by the water-afflicted. Josh Cameron, a nurse in the hospital’s Dermatology ward, assures us there is nothing to fear.

“The skin colouration is just that; colouration. We urge all of those affected to continue as normal and see a doctor only if their condition worsens.”

The side-effects of the proteins may not be detrimental to anyone’s health, but they have posed an issue for many Wellingtonians.

Local businesswoman Emma Williams has experienced a ruby rash on her arms, and says her new look has made it hard to go to work.

“My shop stocks the new anti-RF range of clothing. It seems like a pointless idea when even my skin is promoting the digital network! This kind of side-effect should have been identified long before Nyx was introduced to our water.”

However, not everyone is seeing the changes in a negative light. Style-conscious students of Cuba Street have been transforming their outfits to match their new hue, with a segregation of colours becoming apparent.

Large clusters of similarly affected people have been forming in the central city, as if the colour that has presented is acting as a signifier for a certain social group. Caught up in the segregation is Victoria University student Kate Marsh, who woke up with a silver-blue flush across her face just two days ago.

“I was hoping for blue! My friends got their colours last week, I don’t why mine took so long.” Miss Marsh states that within her colour group there is no bad-mouthing of other effects. “We just talk about our experiences and how we plan to use the side-effect to our advantage. I said we could dress-up as Beast and Mystique from X-Men!” Her comment touches on the recent superhero trend that is sweeping the nation, where the powers of characters from retro comics have become an actuality thanks to modern technology. Though dressing-up as superheroes may be fitting for the discoloured public, let us hope that Wellington doesn’t inherit the comic book crime that comes with it.

A Filler Article

Bruised But Not Beaten.

Aftershocks are still plaguing Island Bay after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the area last month. At just 10 metres below the surface, the quake caused structural damage throughout the suburb. Roads were destroyed as the tarmac twisted into ribbons and many residents are still without permanent accommodation, but for those with houses still in one piece, life is returning to normal.

The recent introduction of the Nyx Network to Wellington water has provided the disrupted area with a dependable lifeline to support and amenities.

Nyx uses enhanced proteins that can be added to any body of water, which is then consumed or bathed in, in order to connect to the digital network. The fluidity of this network and the widespread nature of Wellington’s waterways make it an ideal back-up to the existing wireless transmitters that are easily disturbed. The Island Bay earthquake is the first opportunity Wellington Water Co-operative has had to trial their post-disaster relief scheme for the Network, and with results like this Nyx could soon be a permanent fixture in all of New Zealand’s waterways.

Island Bay is connected but not yet on solid ground. Donations can still be made through the Red Cross site http://www.redcross.org.nz/

Sensory City Others Again

Sensory City Others

Wellington Named Sensory City of the World

Move over Delhi and Beijing – Wellington is the world’s newest Super City.

Lonely Planet has named our capital the ‘Sensory City of the World’; a title for the new age of tangible experiences that this decade has ushered in.

It is the first time that New Zealand has featured alongside the Nuclear and Economic powers India and China, having narrowly missed out on the title of Greenest nation to Switzerland in the publication’s 2036 Best in Travel List.

Four years on, Lonely Planet recognises Wellington as the leader in physical/digital interaction; an area which has risen as a main concern for the world after the digital saturation of the 30s. There has been a public outcry around the globe for products and interactions that return to the tangible aspects of the 20^th Century and forego the virtual invisibility that digital experiences beget, and Wellington has catered to this want.

Positively Wellington Tourism chief executive Olivia Wells says the title is an honour.

"Lonely Planet has been the authority on Super Cities for several years, so we regard this accolade as the greatest praise for Wellington. The City Council has worked hard to ensure that our capital remains in touch with its cultural and social roots. ”

Wellington, renowned for its coffee culture and film industry, has enhanced its assets by furthering the sensory experiences that come with every day activities. The city’s vehement weather is now celebrated as the purest of tangible interactions, with designs for clothing and social activities centered on harnessing and connecting with the wild wind and rain. Drinking coffee is no longer just a pick-me-up or a social tool, it is a connection between the local growers and roasting houses and the public; its palpable nature enhanced by the weightlessness and translucency of the cups that hold it.

Wellington Mayor Liam Boulden is confident that the capital’s new sensory direction is here to stay.

“As [former Mayor] Celia Wade-Brown once said, “You don't have to choose arts or sports, or between culture or wilderness, because it's all there.” Wellingtonians now experience the city at both a digital and physical depth. Lonely Planet’s ‘Sensory City of the World’ is a generous title, but one that I feel Wellington has earned.”

Lonely Planet will celebrate its 70^th anniversary in 2042, having sold a landmark billion copies of its publications across all media. The 2040 edition of Best in Travel is available now through the Lonely Planet homesite, http://wwww.lonelyplanet.hs.com

Capital Chronicle, the Opening

Here is the revised edition, thank you Eleanor and Ashley for your editing help.

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to a time portal, the date is Monday 18th of June 2040, Wellington City, City Gallery. A place distanced greatly by time and space, but where our wants and needs have remained intriguingly similar.

We have travelled through an era of digital immersion; our interaction with others has become more accessible but created distance between us. We have gradually become submerged in a digital realm where sight and sound have become almighty, as we have neglected to utilize our most primitive of senses; touch, smell, and taste.

In 2040, we have reached a turning point. We have realized the value of the diverse sensory experiences available to us. We have begun to re-introduce ourselves to our physical world engaging with all five senses.

We must now recognise that it is still 2011 and the pending digital invasion has not yet forced our senses to grow stale. We can still experience our world physically, and appreciate the subtleties, often taken for granted; like the gentle crinkle of the pages, that mild aroma of fresh print, and the knowledge that what you hold in your hands is undoubtedly there.

Without further ado, take the opportunity to sit down, make yourself comfortable and enjoy this edition of the Capital Chronicle, Wellington City’s newspaper of the future.

Thank you.